v6c197 - Tsubaki, the Lizardmen's Village Trade Manager
“Here you go! Today’s lunch is pasta with eggs and milk.”
We had a later-than-usual lunch due to various reasons, but Lydia made the most delicious creamy pasta I have ever tasted.
Well, it wouldn’t have been so late if Ellie hadn’t joined Lydia and the others at Shelly’s place in the morning, but it’s too late for that, so I’ll keep my mouth shut.
“Now, We’re going to carry the ironware that Nina and the others made for me to the Lizardmen’s place at noon, so …… Sophie. Can I use the small golem–Caesar–that helped us with our previous load?”
When I asked Sophie to let me use Caesar, for some reason she gave me a difficult look.
I don’t know why, but she seemed troubled.
“N-No, it’s nothing.”
“No, no matter how I look at you, it looks like there’s something going on. Don’t hesitate to tell me.”
“Well …… Ceasar has been improved so that it listens to instructions from people other than myself and Master, and if possible, I would like to stay and continue developing the magic device.”
“I see. If it’s something like that, I don’t really mind it.”
“However, for some reason, Master did not supply any magic power to me last night, and I have not received any magic power this morning, so I may not have enough magic to move Ceasar as well as to continue developing.”
Ah …… that’s right.
Normally, Sophie and my clone would have been running on automatic action all night, but with the borscht thing, I deactivated my clone in the middle of the night.
Then, at Shelly’s place and in the bedroom earlier, Sophie didn’t participate …… so I have to separately give Sophie that stuff to drink.
But if I do that, we won’t have time to get to the Lizardmen village.
However, if I don’t, Caesar, who’s carrying the luggage won’t move either …… I guess I don’t have a choice.
“I understand. I’ll supply the magic power, but …… I’d like to proceed with the preparations for going to the Lizardman’s place separately.”
As I was thinking about who should be in charge of loading the wagons, Neve opened her mouth.
“Alex. I believe you said that the Lizardmen village is a friendly village next to this country.”
“Yes, that’s correct, is something wrong?”
“No, I was wondering if we could use the vigilante force I’ve trained to carry the cargo.”
“Hmm …… It is true that it is a straight road to the Lizardmen’s village, so there is no chance of getting lost, and the monsters are not too strong. However, I can’t just let the dolls go alone ……”
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In terms of transportation and escort, it is absolutely perfect.
However, it is not good to have only dolls on hand in case something happens, so I guess I should call it the Lizardman Trade Manager.
I really want someone in that role to accompany them. And preferably someone in a combat position.
So the candidates would be Ellie, Monica, Sakura, Tsubaki, Yudit, and Mio.
In terms of combat positions, Viviana is also a candidate, but she would probably have a hard time being asked to represent us after just arriving here, so she is excluded from the list this time.
And if something happens, I want them to give priority to escaping anyway, so in terms of mobility, Sakura, Tsubaki, and Yudit would be my choice.
I was about to consult with these three to choose one of them, but then I heard Sakura and Tsubaki talking about something…
“Master Alex. I will be in charge of trading with the vigilante force to the Lizardman village then.”
Tsubaki volunteered to run for the position.
“Tsubaki …… is that okay with you?”
“Yes, I am. If I can be of help to Master Alex, I will be glad to! Also, I heard that the cloth available in this village is obtained through trade from the Lizardmen village. So, as the person in charge of clothing, I hope you will allow me to select the cloth myself.”
“Of course, that would be fine. And it would be a great help. Thank you.”
“No, please don’t worry about it. However, I have one favor to ask you ……”
Tsubaki comes up to me and whispers to me.
“Um, I was wondering if you could pamper big sister Sakura more while I’m away on a trading trip.”
“…… Aahhh, the sensory synchronization skill, huh.”
“That’s right. Then, even if I have to stay in the Lizardmen village, I will feel the same as if Master Alex were holding me.”
I see, so this is what Sakura and Tsubaki were talking about.
Well, it’s not like they’ll be staying there that often.
I accepted Tsubaki’s request, and Tsubaki, Neve, and Meilin was put in charge of trading with the Lizardmen, along with six other dolls selected by Neve.
By the way, there are three of my dolls and one each of Ellie, Sakura, and Mio.
Tsubaki had never been to a Lizardman village, so it was agreed that Sakura would accompany her the first time.
“Master. Then, quickly …….”
As soon as the conversation was over, Sophie begged me to go …… wait, why are you trying to join in, Sakura and Mio!